RustyKurnass

Ok mate,thanks for the info,another lesson learned!

So I'll restore the default 3W skin and change the one I want in the loadout/briefing screen?

Hi guys, I wait quite some time before post this but I've a issue with my SF2V A6G Exp pack. I noted that some planes don't upgrades to the expected versions/skin;this happens to planes at which I replaced the default textures with new ones in the Campaign.DATA.ini. Someone can help me in some way? Thanks in advance, Gianni

Beautiful! The israeli smaller bombs ( 70/100 Kg class) are what I'll hung under a Vautour or Saar....

Another masterpiece work in sight,like all your other weapons! Chapeau!

A quick update: in SF2V A&G look like if in the A-1 Ican't select ripple interval and quantity. Also,the A-6A had an A-4 pit,but solved deleting and reinstall the FOTI pit. In SF2I the Sa'ar don't had the Stari upgraded cockpit,solved as per the A-6. Also look like if some custom load out are affected,now I need control all the files/planes on which I made change.

Thanks all for the fast reply guys! You're all right,I made a quick check of the various "games" and 'till now look like if only the SF2V A&G Exp Pack was affected;as anticipated by Wrench itself,the B-57B becams again un-flyable,but Wrench included in the Canberra mods an xB-57B.ini,so following the instruction is all again fine now. So,the back-up will be only of the ini files,and only of the AI planes made flyables?

Good day all guys. I have a question:I want download from the site boyh the A-4M and the SAAF Mirage/Cheetah packs,but I need the TW DLC. Now,if I install the required DLC,can this produce some kind of conflict with the modded games?I know that the official patch can,especialli tweaked planes like the B-57s,is the case also for the planes DLC? And again,I created new install for any expansions/campaign I've download (ODS,North Atlantic Ex,ecc..),so I need to install the new DLCs in the "basic" game and the other will be automatically updated or I need to manually add the new planes where needed? Like always thank all for your immense work. Gianni

Mate, believe me,I did it,but I received always the message "Could not load LOD file". I tried in "vanilla" EXE and in the modded ones,but with not success...

You're probably right Wrench... I've the LODViewer V0.5.1 Full. The problem is that in the great number of hte planes folders,aren't the LOD files...For the A-6A,the ONLY LOD is the one in the FOTI folder,and I don't know if is useful. This's the content of my A-6A folder What LODViewer view when I open the file... ...and the "error" message.

Ehi Wrench,I downloaded and installed the Lodviewer,but when I open the interested folder ( A-6A),the program stated that no LOD file can be loaded. Work for the JL-100R,showing me the weapon model;but anyway,I don't know what I need to do with the LOD! I told several times that I'm totally unable to work with a PC ( and achieve these little goal like the skin and custom loadout for example,are for me great goal)....

Good night all guys. Daily question:I've downloaded and added to my A-6A in SF2V A&G Exp. the SF! ' VMA-224 skin. Thanks to the previous suggestion from Wrench,for the Decals.ini I've simply copy/paste the lines from the A-6A in the SF2NA Exp. I've solved the problem with the black tanks by simply copy/paste the tanks BMPs again from NA's. Despite the simply trick of copy the decals lines,I've a problem with the Sq. name and the rudder markings. So after searching and found what are the related FileNameFormates,I've corrected the position to a more "real" one. I've also been able to add the decals to show the Sq. name on the fuel tanks,but the problem with the Unit name still nothing! What is the problem? In the skin maps I noted that the airbrakes are "separate" from the fuselage,this can be a cause of the decals to look as if it ended under the speedbrakes? The decal lines [Decal011] MeshName=left_speed_brake DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=A-6A\VMA224\d\vma-224 Position=-7.85,0.85 Scale=1.2 DecalMaxLOD=3

Still nothing....

Hello guys, I post here my daily issue as I don't think will be worthwhile open a new topic. I've installed the SF2 Ov-10 pack in my Viet campaign and work well.The only issue is that I can't load any fuel tanks;conversely in the ODS game all work properly. I tried also to add the ODS tank and edit the line in the Data.ini and loadout but nothing...maybe some outdated inis? Again,I've installed ludo's Mirage 5F,and only the Jl-100R Don't work,I can't fire the rockets, ( in this case is possible replace the latter weapons with the TK stock JL-100,I can use it in the DLC Mirage 5BA;which I'll do to make it compatible with the 5F?). Any help?

Thanks for the xplanation; to be honest yesterday I've a similar idea and downloaded your VSF-1 skins and think that a pair of lines for the decals. are copy/past of your's!

Many,many,many thanks for all mate! I solved;the lines readins ( as per original ) FilenameFormat=A-4L\VC13\D\13bn and FilenameFormat=A-4L\VC13\D\13an Now,'cause Ive installed the skins in the Aircraft\A-4C_65\VA-216 and the decals in the Decals\A-4C_65\VA-216\d,simply the game don't found them. So,after re-editing the lines as FilenameFormat=A-4C_65\VA-216\D\13bn and FilenameFormat=A-4C_65\VA-216\D\13an Now,after the necessary corrections and your new lines, the decals are complete! Thank you sir for all the interest to help me,honored

You're right !!!! Ok after the correction Still miss the modex on the upper right wing and Bu.Nos. both bigger on the fin and smaller,fwd of the exhaust.

Ok Nyghtfall, I've replaced the decals.ini and run the game. the nose star&bars and modex are better,will be a little fwd but are waay better: all other decals still missed or wrong placed. Ok,back to the ini....

Ok, I created a Decals.ini copy to work with and the result is this: [Decal001] MeshName=Nose DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=Insignia Position=2.957,-0.113 Scale=1.5 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal002] MeshName=Nose DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=Insignia Position=2.957,-0.113 Scale=1.5 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal003] MeshName=Airbrake_Right DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=NationName Position=-0.15,-0.05 Scale=1.3 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal004] MeshName=Airbrake_Left DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=NationName Position=-0.15,-0.05 Scale=1.3 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal005] MeshName=Left_Outer_Wing DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=TOP FilenameFormat=Insignia Position=-2.75,0.15 Scale=1.8 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal006] MeshName=Right_Outer_Wing DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=BOTTOM FilenameFormat=Insignia Position=2.75,1.6 Scale=1.8 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal007] MeshName=Left_Wing DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=TOP FilenameFormat=Insignia Position=-2.75,1.6 Scale=1.8 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal008] MeshName=Right_Wing DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=BOTTOM FilenameFormat=Insignia Position=2.75,1.6 Scale=1.8 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal009] MeshName=Fuselage DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=NationName Position=-0.15,-0.05 Scale=1.3 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal010] MeshName=Fuselage DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=NationName Position=-0.15,-0.05 Scale=1.3 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal011] MeshName=Nose DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=USNAttackNum Position=4.26,-0.248 Scale=0.72 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal012] MeshName=Nose DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=USNAttackNum Position=4.26,-0.248 Scale=0.72 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal013] MeshName=VertTail DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=A-4L/VC13/D/13bn Position=-o.05,0.78 Scale=1.5 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal014] MeshName=VertTail DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=A-4L/VC13/D/13bn Position=-0.05,0.78 Scale=1.5 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal015] MeshName=Fuselage DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=A-4L\VC13\D\13an Position=-1.56,0.09 Scale=0.74 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal016] MeshName=Fuselage DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=A-4L\VC13\D\13an Position=-1.56,0.09 Scale=0.74 DecalMaxLOD=3 Now I replace the previous one and run a single mission. See later,

Okj,so now I start to edit....

?????Wow1 I will try on a copy and post the result. I've just installed a pair of your superb Scooter skin packs,are there any info to referr to?

Good day all guys. Sorry for the frequent dumb questions,but only the skills and the know-how of the Forums' modders can solve the problems that a FNG like me have. I've intalled the VA-216 skin for the A-4C downloaded from Column5. I know that is a SF1 skin,so after follow the Wrench's thread about converting SF1 decals/skins to SF2 in the KB forum,I started a Campaign in SF2V but the plane look this way: What happened here? The problem are the decals,because the markings painted on the skins are correctely in place,I'm right? What to do? The Decals.ini [Decal001] MeshName=Nose DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=Insignia Position=4.707,-0.113 Scale=1.5 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal002] MeshName=Nose DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=Insignia Position=4.707,-0.113 Scale=1.5 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal003] MeshName=Airbrake_Right DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=NationName Position=-1.9,-0.05 Scale=1.3 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal004] MeshName=Airbrake_Left DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=NationName Position=-1.9,-0.05 Scale=1.3 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal005] MeshName=Left_Outer_Wing DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=TOP FilenameFormat=Insignia Position=-2.75,0.15 Scale=1.8 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal006] MeshName=Right_Outer_Wing DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=BOTTOM FilenameFormat=Insignia Position=2.75,0.15 Scale=1.8 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal007] MeshName=Left_Wing DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=TOP FilenameFormat=Insignia Position=-2.75,0.15 Scale=1.8 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal008] MeshName=Right_Wing DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=BOTTOM FilenameFormat=Insignia Position=2.75,0.15 Scale=1.8 DecalMaxLOD=4 [Decal009] MeshName=Fuselage DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=NationName Position=-1.9,-0.05 Scale=1.3 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal010] MeshName=Fuselage DecalLevel=0 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=NationName Position=-1.9,-0.05 Scale=1.3 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal011] MeshName=Nose DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=USNAttackNum Position=6.01,-0.248 Scale=0.72 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal012] MeshName=Nose DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=USNAttackNum Position=6.01,-0.248 Scale=0.72 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal013] MeshName=VertTail DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=A-4L/VC13/D/13bn Position=-1.70,0.78 Scale=1.5 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal014] MeshName=VertTail DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=A-4L/VC13/D/13bn Position=-1.70,0.78 Scale=1.5 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal015] MeshName=Fuselage DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=LEFT FilenameFormat=A-4L\VC13\D\13an Position=-3.31,0.09 Scale=0.74 DecalMaxLOD=3 [Decal016] MeshName=Fuselage DecalLevel=2 DecalFacing=RIGHT FilenameFormat=A-4L\VC13\D\13an Position=-3.31,0.09 Scale=0.74 DecalMaxLOD=3 And the TextureSet.ini [TextureSet] Directory=VA-216 Name=VA-216 Black Diamonds Nation=USN Squadron=VA-216 Specular=0.300000 Glossiness=0.750000 Reflection=0.000000 If needed,I'll post the decals also.

Ok guys,I figured out the problem and solved! In the original EasterOffensive.DATA.ini,in the slot of the USMC units are present the USAF B-57G squadron as AirUnit 012,ok? Now,when I've added the two new units in the EasterInvasion.ini I simply counted the units from the list in the .DATA.ini and assigned the UnitID 12 and 13 as these was the "exact" numbers counting the units from the first to the last. As the game had already assigned the ID 12 to the B-57G,this caused a mismatch and the unit at which I assigned the ID 12 create the conflict. Now all run flawlessy! I hope to be clear in my explanation,anyway if scroll this thread 'till the post with the lines from both the Campaigns inis. the error will be easily identifiable... now!Sorry! I want to thanks all you guys to try help me!!!!! Gianni